St. Xavier’s University Kolkata Recruitment 2025 – Research Assistant (ICSSR Funded Project)

About St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata

St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata (SXUK) is a leading Jesuit higher education institution located in New Town, Kolkata, West Bengal. Established with a vision to promote academic excellence and research innovation, the university offers diverse programs in arts, science, commerce, and social sciences. It is known for its commitment to social justice, research, and community development.

About the Project

Applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals for the appointment of Research Assistant under the ICSSR-sponsored research project titled:
“From Community to Classroom: How Mother's Engagement in Self Help Groups Shapes Children's Educational Outcome: Evidence from West Bengal.”

This is a temporary research engagement offering an opportunity to work on a significant project exploring the intersection of women’s empowerment and child education outcomes in rural West Bengal.

Quick Highlights

Particular	Details
Organization Name	St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata
Project Title	From Community to Classroom: How Mother's Engagement in Self Help Groups Shapes Children's Educational Outcome
Post Name	Research Assistant
No. of Post	1 (One)
Tenure	11 Months
Monthly Remuneration	₹ 37,000/- (Consolidated)
Mode of Application	Email Submission
Email Address	chayanika.mitra@sxuk.edu.in
Location	Kolkata, West Bengal
Funding Agency	Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Description
Age Limit	Maximum 35 Years (as on 05 November 2025)
Educational Qualification	Ph.D. / M.Phil. / NET with Post-Graduation Degree in Economics with minimum 55% marks
Desirable Qualifications	1. Good reading and writing skills in English. 2. Knowledge of STATA software and computer applications (MS Word, Excel).
Experience	Prior research or field experience preferred.
Preference	Female candidates will be given preference.

Job Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will work in collaboration with other team members under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (Dr. Chayanika Mitra). Key responsibilities include:

Conducting literature review related to the project theme.
Assisting in questionnaire design and field survey preparation.
Conducting data collection through primary field surveys in Dakshin Shibganj and Bhagabatpur villages under Pathar Pratima Gram Panchayat, South 24 Parganas.
Sorting, organizing, and cleaning data for analysis.
Preparing research reports and assisting in publication work.

Application Procedure

Eligible candidates should email their Application/Resume and self-attested scanned copies of supporting documents to:
Dr. Chayanika Mitra (Project Director) at chayanika.mitra@sxuk.edu.in
with the subject line: “Application for RA”
Attach the following documents in the email:
- Updated Resume (with contact details)
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Post-Graduation Degree mark sheet and certificate
- Ph.D. / M.Phil. / NET certificate (if applicable)
Candidates are not required to send hard copies. However, original documents will be verified during interview/joining.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email on 7th November 2025 for the Interview (Online/Offline) round.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date of Application Submission	05 November 2025
Shortlist Announcement	07 November 2025
Interview Date	To be notified to shortlisted candidates

General Information

The position is purely temporary and project-based.
Incomplete applications or those without required documents will not be considered.
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
The University reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage.
Misrepresentation of information may lead to disqualification or termination of appointment.

Important Links

Description	Link
Official Notification (PDF)	Download Notification
Official Website	www.sxuk.edu.in
Email for Application	chayanika.mitra@sxuk.edu.in